acceptor
noun/əkˈsɛptər/
Frequency rank: #16,385 most common English word
Meaning
A molecule, atom, or person that receives or accepts something (such as electrons, protons, or an offer).
Example sentence
In the chemical reaction, the oxygen molecule acts as acceptor for the electrons released by the fuel.
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